Level Skills Coach

About us
Eden Training Solutions is a leading apprenticeship provider in the early years sector and part of the Supporting Education Group. With a Grade 2 (Good) Ofsted rating and Gold Standard for Leaders in Safeguarding, we're committed to excellence. Recognised in the Sunday Times Top 10 Best Companies to Work For, we've built a culture where people thrive. Our vision is to help individuals Reach their Potential through high-quality, fully funded training that transforms futures.

About the role

Responsibilities:

• Plan remote group teaching & learning sessions in accordance with Eden Early Years delivery models

• Develop lesson plans in accordance with Eden delivery models

• Carry out remote group teaching & learning sessions, presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner, delivering excellence in learning

• Maintain and support the required number of learners in line with KPI's

• Act as the primary contact for both the learner and employer

• Accurately record Off the Job Learning Hours (OTJ) and Impact of Learning via the learners' Personal Learning Plan within e-portfolio system

• Actively promote, support, encourage the learner to continually update OTJ learning log booklet prior to 121 visit

• Review learner progress in accordance with operational, quality requirements, KPI's

• Motivate/drive learners to achieve in line with planned end date

• Support the achievement of Functional Skills qualifications

• Report learner progress and engagement issues through the internal Cause for Concern (CFC process)

• Monitor Health & Safety, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Safeguarding within employer settings in line with Eden's health and wellbeing processes & policies

• Provide effective IAG service to both internal and external clients/customers

• Manage own time effectively to progress learners including completion of paperwork and updating of systems to minimum standards

• Attend the centre as required to undertake IQA quality checks, caseload review/121, peer support, training

• Maintain communication with Skills Assessor and FS Tutor to maximise the progression and achievement of learners

• Remain up to date with current trends and themes inspected by Ofsted

• Ensure Functional Skills delivery is consistent with IQA and regulatory standards

• Continually develop working knowledge (CPD) of EYFS and Ofsted requirements, specifications and standards

• Promote Eden Training Solutions at every opportunity with employers and learners, as well as all other internal and external parties

• Actively market business and learner progression opportunities

• Carry out any additional duties as reasonably requested by line management

About you

Qualifications

• Mandatory qualifications

• A*- C GCSE English (or equivalent)

• TAQA/CAVA/equivalent qualification (eg: D32/33, A1) (Or a willingness to work towards)

• Teacher training qualifications or equivalent (eg: PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, Cert-Ed) (Or a willingness to work towards)

• Desirable qualifications

• Foundation/honours degree in Early Childhood Studies or equivalent (Or a willingness to work towards)

• V1, D34 or IQA related qualification (achieved or working towards)

Skills & Experience

• Essential

• Supervisory / Management experience

• Extensive experience in Early Years

• Experience of 121 teaching, learning and assessment

• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload

• Good ICT/digital skills

• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals to learn and achieve through face to face and remote media interactions

• Experience of Ofsted Inspection

• Well-developed interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Problem solving skills

• Honesty and reliability

• Ability to work to strict deadlines

• Supervisory experience

• Commitment to Equal Opportunities, Cultural Diversity and the Safety, Health and Welfare of self and others

Other requirements

• Full enhanced DBS check

Our Benefits:

• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan, once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary
• We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn
• Learning and development opportunities
• Volunteer days - 3 paid volunteer days a year, with 2 dedicated to Education

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